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The government has notified amendments to the Cable Television Network Rules-1994, that grant registration for multi-system operators for a 10-year period and make the process online through the Broadcast Seva Portal.
The amended rules for MSO registration also enable the sharing of infrastructure by cable operators with broadband service providers to promote internet penetration to the last mile.
Besides shifting the process of registration and renewal of MSOs to online mode through the Broadcast Seva Portal of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, the amended rules make it clear that registration shall be granted or renewed for a period of 10 years.
The processing fee of Rs 1 lakh is kept for the renewal of registration, the rules said.
According to the rules, the application for registration renewal shall be made within a window of seven to two months before the expiry of the registration.
"The renewal procedure is in line with the government's commitment to ease of doi

Trai increases mobile Internet data packs validity to 1-year from 90 days

Two categories of CLS recommended for easing the setting up of facilities

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Pakistans ele­ctronic media regulator has started a countrywide operation against cable TV operators airing illegal Indian channels

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The issue has been fermenting since TRAI raised the price cap for a TV channel from Rs 12 to Rs 19

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Star, Sony, Zee go off cable platforms over NTO 3.0 pricing

The Morning Show, Episode 47

Repeal of farm laws a setback or a step in the right direction? Why's the cable TV industry stagnated? Will the market cheer withdrawal of farm laws? What are cloud kitchens? Let's find the answers

The decline in cable owes as much to a greedy ecosystem where no one invested in the technology as it does to a regulator that believes that price control is the only lever to use

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India issued a consultation paper seeking views and comments on regulatory framework recommended for direct-to-home (DTH) services

Additionally, pricing parity required as per new regulations meant a 30-35 per cent increase in cable TV tariffs, which eroded the price advantage cable TV enjoyed over DTH

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Though TV viewership surged during lockdown, subscribers deleted channels from their package to cut costs

Covid-19 offers an opportunity to improve cable subscription collections using digital platforms - a win-win for stakeholders

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Nearly 70 per cent of share gains for Zee came from its regional network.

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Trai's tariff order raises old questions with new convoluted answers

Den Networks, GTPL, Hathway top picks in cable space

The stocks of Hathway Cable & Datacom and Den Networks saw a sharp uptick on reports that Reliance Jio was planning to acquire a company in the cable television space to improve its broadband reach. In fact, in the past few months, stocks of cable companies, or listed multi-system operators (MSOs), have been in demand (see chart). However, the road ahead may not be smooth, even as there is scope for consolidation and potential for growth.MSOs provide fixed-line paid cable services mainly to local cable operators (LCOs), which in turn carry the feed to end consumers. They also provide broadband services, which are yet to contribute significantly to revenues for most of them. While fixed broadband is expected to grow at a rapid pace given the penetration of under 7 per cent compared to 20-50 per cent in key developing economies, higher competition from mobile players could limit the gains for MSOs. Further, the entry of Reliance Jio, which already has an MSO licence, could aggravate

Half of India's population between the age of 30-55 years believes 59 years should be the age of retirement and thirty-two years is when one should ideally start retirement planning,

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The Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max stands out within the iPhone 15 series and offers substantial improvements over the previous generation model, the iPhone 14 Pro Max

Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max - Natural Titanium

India has been expanding its electronics manufacturing sector as companies diversify production beyond China amid growing Washington-Beijing tensions

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Stock market holiday: After Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti on October 2, the market will be closed on October 24, Tuesday, for Dussehra

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The Finance Ministry has notified October 1 as the date for implementation of the amended GST law provisions for taxing e-gaming, casinos and horse racing.
According to the changes to the Central GST Act, these supplies will henceforth be treated as "actionable claims" similar to lottery, betting and gambling and subject to 28 per cent Goods and Services Tax (GST) on full face value of bets.
The amendments to Integrated GST (IGST) Act makes it mandatory for offshore online gaming platforms to take registration in India and pay taxes in accordance with domestic law.
In its meetings in July and August, the GST Council, comprising finance ministers of Centre and states, had approved amendments to the law to include online gaming, casinos and horse racing as taxable actionable claims, and clarified that such supplies would attract 28 per cent tax on full bet value.
Parliament last month passed amendments to the Central GST and Integrated GST laws to give effect to the Council's ...

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The century-old Roshanara Club in Delhi - the cradle of Indian cricket - was on Friday sealed by the Delhi Development Authority, which also took possession of the historic club, officials said.
The action was taken in the early hours and comes nearly six months after an "eviction notice" was served on the club by the DDA as its lease had expired earlier, a senior official said.
The historic club was established on August 15, 1922 and had turned 100 last year.
Endowed with natural beauty, green pastures and colonial-era charm, Roshanara Club, located in north Delhi, has emerged as one of the most prestigious clubs in the country.
"Following court orders, that inter alia upheld its eviction order dated, 12.04.2023, the Delhi Development Authority today evicted and took possession of the premises of Roshanara Club Ltd, the leases for which had expired 11 years back in 2012 and six years back in 2017," the DDA said in a statement.
This action was taken under provisions of section 5 (

Roshanara Club

The Indian Railways on Friday said more than 2.14 lakh people participated in 1,934 activities with man hours of 6,62,990 in the first 14 days of the "Swachhata Hi Sewa" (SHS) cleanliness drive.
The fortnight-long campaign was launched on September 15 by the chairperson and CEO of the Railway Board, who administered a cleanliness pledge to all the railway employees at the Rail Bhawan here.
The participants in the campaign are railway employees, passengers and other stakeholders. The campaign aims at fostering a much greener and more eco-friendly railway system.
"Indian Railways, with its extensive nationwide network, plays a vital role in the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan," the railway ministry said in a statement.
This year, the railway ministry has become a part of the joint SHS campaign launched by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs and Ministry of Jal Shakti.
"Activities of SHS are integrated with day-to-day activities of Swachhata Pakhwada. The theme for Swachhata Hi Sewa camp

Swachh Bharat to external debt: Here're key points to know about Eco Survey

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy's last-ditch plan to keep the federal government temporarily open collapsed on Friday as hard-right holdouts rejected the package, making a shutdown almost certain.
McCarthy's right-flank Republicans refused to support the bill despite its steep spending cuts of nearly 30 per cent to many agencies and severe border security provisions, calling it insufficient.
The White House and Democrats rejected the Republican approach as too extreme.
The bill's failure a day before Saturday's deadline to fund the government leaves few options left to prevent a shutdown that will furlough federal workers, keep the military working without pay and disrupt programmes and services for millions of Americans.
The outcome puts McCarthy's speakership in serious jeopardy with almost no political leverage to lead the House at a critical moment that has pushed the government into crisis.
Ahead of voting, the Republican speaker all but dared his hold-out colleagues to oppose t

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There could be a more than $100 billion global market for such medicines, with sales climbing quickly through the end of the decade

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The pace of loan growth for the private lender was higher than the 15.1% y-o-y growth in advances of the banking system until 8 September 2023, according to RBI data

Federal Bank net profit up 18%

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal-led Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Monday released the second list of its candidates for the forthcoming assembly elections in Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh.AAP issued a list of 29 candidates for Madhya Pradesh and 12 candidates for Chhattisgarh.In Chhattisgarh, the party has fielded Tarun Vaidh from the Raipur Gramin constituency, Raja Ram Shyam from Pratappur, and Dev Prasad Koshle from the Sarangarh constituency.Releasing the list of candidates for Madhya Pradesh, the AAP wrote on X, "Our second list of candidates for Madhya Pradesh Assembly Election 2023. Many congratulations to all our candidates, and best wishes for the campaign."The AAP has fielded Ramani Devi Jatav, a candidate belonging to the Scheduled Caste from Bhander, Rahul Kushwah from Bhind, Satinder Bhadoriya from Mehgaon, Mohammad Sood from Bhopal Uttar, Raisa Begam Malik from Narela, Chanda Kinnar from Malhara and Vijay Mohan Palha from Patan.Earlier on September 8, the party ...

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The pan-European STOXX 600 index reversed early gains to fall 1.0% on Monday, hitting its lowest intra-day low in since end of March

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The trains have seats for 50 passengers and the space for 300 to stand

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Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) supremo and former prime minister Nawaz Sharif has reportedly booked flight tickets to return from the UK to the country on October 21, ending a four-year "self-imposed exile", a media report said Monday.
Nawaz, 73, recently said that he is excited to return to Pakistan on October 21 to lead his party in the election likely to be held in January 2024.
Citing a source, Samaa TV reported that Nawaz, who is currently in the UK, will land at the Abu Dhabi International Airport on October 21. He is scheduled to fly to Lahore from Abu Dhabi on the same day.
He has booked a business class ticket on flight EY243 of Etihad Airways in advance, sources said. They further said the Etihad Airways flight will land at the Allama Iqbal International Airport in Lahore at 6:25 p.m.
Those accompanying Nawaz will reportedly be his staff members, personal advisers, Dr. Adnan and Senator Irfan Siddiqui.
According to sources, several PML-N leaders and former lawmaker

cable operators

Govt approves sharing of cable TV infra with broadband service providers

Trai unveils easier regulations for submarine cable landing stations

Pak media watchdog starts crackdown against airing of Indian content on TV

Blackout: Why has the broadcaster-cable operator fracas come to a head?

Kerala High Court to hear plea against broadcasters to restore signals

TMS, Ep 47: Repeal of farm laws, decline of cable TV, market, cloud kitchen

The rise of video and decline of cable

TRAI issues consultation paper seeking views on norms for DTH services

Covid impact: DTH revenue to grow 6% to Rs 22,000 cr in FY21, says Crisil

Cable operators feel the Covid-19 lockdown pinch, lose subscribers

An opportunity in disguise

Zee says 3 cable operators of 'illegally blocking' channels in Tamil Nadu

The cable contortions

Den Networks, GTPL, Hathway top picks in cable space